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The ox refers to the former main road, also known as the oxen-road through the village. The banner shows a scallop, symbol of St. James the Elder, patron saint of the local church. | The ox refers to the former main road, also known as the oxen-road through the village. The banner shows a scallop, symbol of St. James the Elder, patron saint of the local church. | ||
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Revision as of 11:55, 19 December 2015
RENKO
Region : Kanta-Häme
Former province : 1997-2009 Etelä-Suomi (until 1997 Häme)
Incorporated into : 2009 Hämeenlinna
Official blazon
Kultakentässä kävelevä punainen härkä, kantaen oikealla etujalallaan punaista lippua, jossa hopeasimpukka; härän sarvet, sorkat ja nenärengas sekä lipputangon nuppi hopeaa.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on July 1, 1953.
The ox refers to the former main road, also known as the oxen-road through the village. The banner shows a scallop, symbol of St. James the Elder, patron saint of the local church.
 The arms on a road sign |
 The arms on the town hall |
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Literature : Pirinen, K. Local coats of arms in Finland (Suomen kunnallisvaakunat), Vantaa, 1982, 216 p.